The malaria parasite stage that can be found in the salivary glands of female…
2024
The malaria parasite stage that can be found in the salivary glands of female Anopheles mosquito is:
- A.
Sporophytes
- B.
Gametocytes
- C.
Cysts
- D.
Sporozoites
- E.
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Correct answer: D
The malaria parasite (Plasmodium) undergoes part of its life cycle in humans and part in the female Anopheles mosquito.
Life cycle highlights:
-Gametocytes are taken up by the mosquito from an infected human.
-Sexual reproduction occurs inside the mosquito.
-Sporozoites are produced and migrate to the mosquito's salivary glands.
-During the next bite, these sporozoites enter the human bloodstream and initiate infection.
Therefore, the stage found in the salivary glands of the female Anopheles mosquito is:
D) Sporozoites